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Romantic Conversationalist
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 Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:30 am
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg.
This is one of my top five favorite books ever in the history of the universe. I love the storytelling, the characters, and I really love the way the chapters are arranged. The book itself seems so unabashed that I couldn't help but love it (even being on the young side when I first read it, and a bit surprised by some of what was in there).
For those of you who haven't read it (and don't trust the movie - it lies), it essentially follows the lives of four women. Two in the present (1980's), and two in the past (1920's-30's). Evelyn is going through an early menopause and something of a mid-life crisis. While visiting her mother-in-law at a nursing home, she meets Mrs. Threadegoode. Mrs. Threadgoode is happy to have someone to talk to, and tells her all about when she was young. This brings up the adventures of Idgie and her friend Ruth, who stay together through thick and thin, and balance each other's strength.
I would love to know if anyone else here has read it, and if you have, what you thought. 3nodding
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:48 pm
Silly me that I didn't know it was a book... ^^;; I will check it out soon even though I should really be reading the chapters in my textbooks as opposed to my own titles for pleasure. I've only seen the movie. *hides*
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:35 am
I'm afraid I only saw the movie, but I loved it. I thought it was wonderful and deep and complex. A good tale.
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:25 pm
I started out by seeing the movie and (being me) wanted to know if there was a book. Of course there was. I actually just finished this book the other day. It was really good, kind of confusing sometimes but good. I liked the 1980s parts, Evelyn was a crackup. The ending was sad though...
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 11:27 pm
I just got my hands on a copy of the book. So I will have to read it soon. I loved the movie and stole it from my Grandmothers house. So now I have to see how different the movie is from the book. smile I'm glad others have watched the movie and/or read the book as well.
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:44 pm
I've never read it, but the movie has been a favorite of mine ever since I was little. *Adds books to reading list*
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:08 am
I've read it and Watched the movie. I love it when Idgie drops Stump off at the hooker's house.
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Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2006 4:33 pm
Oh! Oh! I saw the DVD for the movie at my work, and I was thinking of seeing it. But now I know its a book I'll read that instead. I don't like to watch movies, so now I get to save myself the hassle.
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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:13 pm
Sorrows Strength I'm afraid I only saw the movie, but I loved it. I thought it was wonderful and deep and complex. A good tale. I also only saw the movie and loved it. "Face it ladies, I'm older and I have more insurance" was my favorite line.
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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:42 pm
Ariana_Rosewood Sorrows Strength I'm afraid I only saw the movie, but I loved it. I thought it was wonderful and deep and complex. A good tale. I also only saw the movie and loved it. "Face it ladies, I'm older and I have more insurance" was my favorite line. Love that line, and what else........"If I wanted to kill you I'd use my hands" was a good one from Evelyn
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:10 am
I've never even heard of this being in movie form (forgive me sweatdrop ), but I've noticed the book before on its shelf @ the library. Maybe I'll have to try it.
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